NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2019-033C
The Radarsat Constellation Mission (RCM) is the successor to the Canadian Space Agency’s Radarsat-2 satellite, marking the start of a third generation for Canada’s radar imaging satellite systems. While Radarsat-2 and the earlier Radarsat-1 were single-satellite missions, Radarsat Constellation uses three spacecraft to increase the frequency of coverage and enable new applications for the data the satellites gather.
Launch Date: 2019-06-12
Launch Vehicle: Falcon 9 Full Thrust
Launch Site: Vandenberg AFB, United States
Mass: 1430 kg
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office